Know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the Student Leadership and Service Awards and will be accepted by Thursday, March 28!
An unbiased committee will review all nominations, so please be detailed in your submissions!
The Student Leadership and Service Awards reception will be Thursday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Awards categories include:
- Rising Star Student Leader (First-Year Student or Sophomore): This award is given to a first-year student or sophomore level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
- Student Leader of the Year (Junior or Senior): This award is given to a junior or senior level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
- Titan Spirit Award: This award is given to a student who demonstrates Titan Spirit every day. They love their school, and they are not afraid to show it. Their pride for their school is demonstrated in their involvement, decisions, actions and even the color scheme of their clothes. This person never waivers when choosing to root for the home team!
- Student Employee of the Year: This award is given to a diligent student who is employed somewhere on campus. This student adds value to their office or department they work in and are dedicated to their role. Without dedicated student employees this campus would not be able to run efficiently. This student is a true model of what it looks like to help keep a workplace moving in a positive direction.
- Student Organization of the Year: This award is given to the registered student organization who has contributed positively to campus all year. They achieve their organization mission while contributing to the University’s overall mission. They are committed to their members and provide opportunities, initiatives, and/or events for campus to see their efforts clearly. This group is driven, excited, and displays their positive values.
- Program/Event of the Year: This award is given to a student or group of students who has hosted a phenomenal program on campus. This program has given students at Detroit Mercy an opportunity to enjoy each other, learn something new, or come together for a common purpose. This event adds value to campus and is a positive addition to the campus culture.
For more information or with any questions, please contact Emily Johnson at 313-993-1593 or johnsoem6@udmercy.edu.